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How the US presidential election certification process works

Here’s a look at how the presidential election certification process works

The Independent UK

Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected

You’ve probably seen them: alarming columns or stories with alarming headlines about how somebody is going to exploit an obscure provision in election law to undo the 2024 presidential election and toss it to the House of Representatives. Your vote won’t count, and democracy will go to hell.

The Conversation

Nebraska’s blue dot: Honestly, it’s for everyone - Roll Call

It's not surprising that GOP Rep. Don Bacon, in a fight for reelection against Democrat Tony Vargas, has emphasized bipartisanship.

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Labor retains office at ACT election; US presidential election remains on a knife’s edge

The Labor Party has won a seventh consecutive ACT election.

The Conversation

US electoral college explained: how many votes does each state have?

Every four years, electoral college members meet in all 50 states and cast their votes – here’s what to know

The Guardian - US

The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy

Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties

The Guardian - US

Record turnout in Georgia state as early voting begins in US election

Georgia is one of several key battleground states set to decide the election, with turnout showing voter enthusiasm.

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No one uses electoral college except US

US only democracy in the world where a presidential candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose

Salon

No country still uses an electoral college − except the US

The United States is the only democracy in the world where a presidential candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose the election. Thanks to the Electoral College, that has happened five times in the country’s history. The most recent examples are from 2000, when Al Gore won…

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Kamala Harris dips in key states, making US election contest a toss-up

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.5, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led by 49.3–46.2.

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In new interview, JD Vance dodges questions about Trump’s 2020 defeat

The US vice presidential candidate and senator brushed aside scrutiny of Trump’s record of election denialism.

Al Jazeera

'The people’s mandate': Why your vote matters no matter where you live

Even though the Electoral College decides the presidency, a decisive popular vote can fundamentally shift the nation’s course.

Fortune

Minnesota Gov. Walz Clarifies Stance On Electoral College Controversy

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz clarifies his stance on the Electoral College, aligning with Vice President Kamala Harris' views on voter representation and en...

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Democratic Gov. Tim Walz Silent On Electoral College Stance

Governor Walz's stance on the Electoral College and the ongoing debate over its reform in the United States.

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The Guardian - AU

Sun belt to October surprise: US election terms explained

Cut through the jargon with our guide to voter suppression, down-ballot voting and why the path to victory involves targeting swing states and their electoral college votes

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Hurricane Milton slams into Florida as nearly 3 million without power

Joe Biden calls it the ‘storm of the century.’ Plus, US urges Israel to urgently address ‘catastrophic’ Gaza conditions

The Guardian - AU

US election briefing: Trump’s ‘onslaught of lies’ about hurricane relief; Walz calls for end to electoral college

Early voting began in Arizona, where 80% of voters submitted ballots before election day in 2020 – and Harris and supporters have raised $1bn since July

The Independent UK

Harris campaign quickly wades in after Walz says Electoral College ‘needs to go’

Trump press secretary suggests Democratic vice presidential nominee is trying to lay ‘the groundwork to claim President Trump’s victory is illegitimate’

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Tim Walz calls for scrapping of electoral college to decide US presidential race

Kamala Harris’s running mate urges popular vote system but campaign says issue is not part of Democrats’ agenda

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Kamala Harris and allies top Trump and Republicans with $1bn in donations – as it happened

Vice-president and groups supporting her have brought in $1bn in donations since she launched her campaign in July

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Understanding The Impact Of The Electoral College System

Learn about the impact of the U.S. Electoral College system on presidential elections and campaign strategies.

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Presidential Campaigns Neglect Non-Swing State Cities

Waukegan Township Democrats mobilize voters in non-swing state dynamics, highlighting campaign neglect in Illinois.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Calls For Abolishment Of Electoral College

Gov. Tim Walz and VP Kamala Harris advocate for abolishing the Electoral College to ensure fair presidential elections. Debate continues on electoral reform.

Salon

Can we trust polling data?

Thanks to lingering chaos from the COVID pandemic and other factors, polls may be unintentionally biased

The Conversation

Kamala Harris maintains narrow lead in key states in US presidential race

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.2, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.3–46.0.

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